jaybo

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Vinyl records grading scale
for the most part, records are graded visually by collectors. a visual nm which is under m- or m is as low as you really need to go. its a crapshoot. 
Heard the Abbingdon Music research CD player?
i keep digging and no one in this industry knows of any such factory. no address....nada. 
Anyone compare Bryston B100 and Creek Destiny?
i'm a long time fan of bryston, but in this case its the the creek. 
Do we believe in Machina Dynamics?
namyohorengekyo namyohorengekyo. 
Opinions on Brinkmann Avance tt
the dais was much more dynamic, and quiet between cuts. heard both with comparible big brit boxes (harbeth 5/ spendor 100) 
Should I sell my Thorens?
a new thorens(td350) or a comparable new table is going to take you well over 3k....a vpi boyscout is pretty good for 2k, but a good cartridge on a td160 is still comparable. 
Personal turntable/cartridge evolution
g.e.wildcat, panasonic,sony,kenwood,phillips,dual,thorens,denon,revolver,dual again,rega,maplenoll,vpi(three models in sequence)),goldmund,sota,well tempered,linn,wilson benesch....in that order....today all at once oracle paris, goldmund studio, ... 
Stupid question on Power Cords?
unless you are unhappy with the sound, don't change a thing. 
Should I sell my Thorens?
ditch the old grado blue....a weak link, and it may be defective. 
How can I identify reissues??
the 'under license' language is on all of them. genrally on the back/bottom. etailers generally always list label names. 
Problem with Arcam or JM LABS
sometimes its the discs themselves....there are no standards for ther multi channel mixes.....try the other audio options...mono, 2.0 etc 
Best power cord for McIntosh MC 501 monoblocks
mac amps generally disappear in the chain. sounds more like a room/speaker adjustment 
Is it to much power?
you're fine 
The Musicians Behind The Motown Sound
anyone going to detroit should visit the motown museum. the songwriting team of holland/dozier/holland get overlooked as well...talk about prolific. 
Thorens 124/125/126 vs Rega P3/MMF-5
you would have to spend several thousand dollars to come close to the vintage thorens, or get a new comparable thorens 35o which sells for 3.5k with an entry arm just for starters